Scotland's Railway - Scotland Electrification Framework

Concepts

• railway construction
• airfields and railways
• framework commission agreement
• nr30 framework commission agreement
• scotland
• railway - scotland electrification framework
• overhead line electrification
• electrification elements
• a total framework value
• the framework

Location

London

Description

The Framework shall support the efficient, consistent development, delivery, entry into service and handback of electrification elements key to the delivery of the decarbonisation programme in Scotland. Scotland's Railway is running a procurement event that will engage four (4) contractors in the delivery of Overhead line electrification (Based on UK Master series), Traction Power, Power and Distribution, Ancillaries & Associated Design work, across Scotland. The procurement shall be awarded under a nil value NR30 Framework Commission Agreement. The initial estimate of the value of works currently intended to be awarded under the Framework is approximately £300m over the effective period of the Framework. Scotland's Railway has provided for a total Framework value of £450 million, taking into account emerging work, additional design and unplanned or emergency works which are yet to be identified but which may become necessary during the effective period.

Total Quantity or Scope

Work is indicatively spread across the below two programmes: Aberdeen Route Upgrade Electrification £250-300m Electrical Safety Development £50-60m

Renewal Options

This Framework Agreement may be extended by 3 years to a maximum duration of 8 years.

CPV Codes

• 45234100 - Railway construction works
• 31321100 - Overhead power lines
• 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
• 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines
• 71320000 - Engineering design services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.